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Pittsburgh Steelers unveil massive countdown clock for 2026 NFL Draft

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be the host team of the 2026 NFL Draft and have begun the countdown with the unveiling of a clock. The Steelers, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and VisitPITTSBURGH unveiled the two-sided digital clock on Monday.

“What this is really going to be about is having fun,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said during a press conference. “It you talk to anybody that’s been to the draft recently, the contingent we just had in Green Bay talked about how much fun people were having in Green Bay. Well, this is going to be about talking about how much fun we’re going to have in Pittsburgh. And it’s not just going to be for one weekend. It’s going to be talking about how much fun it is to live here; how much fun it is visit here. So, we have a whole year now to talk about this. And this clock that we’re going to unveil is going to remind us about that every day.

“We’re going to be talking about our city, this region. We’re talking about our city around the world as we announce that we are playing a game in Ireland this year. So, there’s so many great things that are coming together in this upcoming year. It’ll be a busy year, but it’ll be a great year for the City of Pittsburgh and for Western Pennsylvania.”

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The clock is six feet wide on an 18-foot-tall steel beam. It shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the 2026 NFL Draft. The exact location of next year’s draft has yet to be determined.

“When the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh, the world will witness a city that’s powered by passion, driven by purpose, and moving full-speed toward progress,” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said. “From our vibrant neighborhoods to our iconic skyline, Pittsburgh is ready to put on a show, and the countdown starts now. Our entire community is geared up and ready to shine.”

Before the Steelers can focus on the 2026 NFL Draft, they are getting ready for the 2025 season. The team recently took part in the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay and selected seven players, including Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.